ATRO
BEARISH
$76.34
Live
Astronics Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $76.98
(+0.8%)
$16.77
52W Range
$77.0
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$2.72B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-1.7%
Profit margin
-0.4%
Debt/Equity
3.48
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
78%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a weak financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of just 2/9, indicating significant deterioration in core profitability and operational metrics. Despite strong recent earnings surprises and impressive short-term price momentum (+344.9% over 1Y), the company is unprofitable on a net basis (Profit Margin: -0.37%, ROE: -1.73%) and carries a dangerously high Debt/Equity ratio of 3.48. Valuation multiples are stretched (Forward P/E: 30.32, P/B: 24.85) relative to peers and lack support from sustainable earnings or cash flow visibility. Insider selling and lack of dividend strength further undermine confidence in long-term value preservation.
Key Strengths
Strong recent earnings surprise streak with 3 of last 4 quarters beating estimates by double digits
Improving operating profitability (Operating Margin: 10.90%) despite negative net margins
Solid revenue growth trajectory (YoY: 3.80%) in a competitive aerospace & defense sector
High current and quick ratios (2.87 and 1.34) suggest short-term liquidity is not immediately constrained
Significant 5-year price appreciation (+444.1%) reflects market recognition of turnaround potential
Key Risks
Critically low Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 signals deep financial weakness and high risk of continued underperformance
Negative net income and ROE (-0.37% and -1.73%) raise sustainability concerns despite operating margin positivity
Extremely high Debt/Equity ratio of 3.48 increases financial risk and limits strategic flexibility
Lack of Altman Z-Score due to data gaps, but high leverage and negative earnings imply distress risk
Insiders are selling, with $0.56M in net sales over the past 6 months, signaling lack of internal confidence
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
28
Weak
28
54
42
18
0
AI Verdict
High-risk turnaround with speculative valuation
Key drivers: Low Piotroski F-Score, Negative profitability metrics, High leverage, Strong recent earnings momentum, Rich valuation multiples
Confidence
80%
Value
28/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Sector-relative revenue growth is modestly positive
Watchpoints
- Price/Book of 24.85 is extremely high for a company with negative ROE
- Forward P/E of 30.32 lacks support from consistent earnings
- No Graham Number available due to unprofitability
Future
54/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Recent YoY EPS growth of +40.0% and Q/Q of +28.9% show strong acceleration
- Revenue growth is positive and stable (3.80% YoY)
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth not yet sustained; history shows volatility and negative base
- No forward cash flow data to confirm quality of earnings
Past
42/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Recent quarters show dramatic improvement in earnings delivery
- Long-term price trend is strongly upward (+444.1% over 5Y)
Watchpoints
- History includes multiple deeply negative quarters (e.g., Q1 2023 EPS: -$0.22)
- Profitability has been inconsistent over the last 25 quarters
Health
18/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current Ratio of 2.87 and Quick Ratio of 1.34 indicate short-term liquidity strength
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates severe financial distress
- Debt/Equity ratio of 3.48 is well above peer average of 1.78
- ROE is negative (-1.73%) and profit margin is negative (-0.37%)
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend yield or payout history
- Dividend Strength score is 0/100
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$76.34
Analyst Target
$76.98
Upside/Downside
+0.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ATRO and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATRO
Astronics Corporation
Primary
|
+444.1% | +413.7% | +344.9% | +121.3% | +38.1% | +2.2% |
|
SBLK
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Peer
|
+155.5% | +34.1% | +82.1% | +41.2% | +7.2% | +0.9% |
|
MGRC
McGrath RentCorp
Peer
|
+54.5% | +32.2% | +8.9% | -0.1% | +10.4% | +5.0% |
|
BWLP
BW LPG Limited
Peer
|
+534.2% | +296.3% | +103.3% | +55.2% | +9.2% | +0.1% |
|
CXT
Crane NXT, Co.
Peer
|
+45.5% | -0.9% | -2.1% | -31.5% | +4.2% | -3.1% |
ATR
Astronics Corporation
Primary
5Y
+444.1%
3Y
+413.7%
1Y
+344.9%
6M
+121.3%
1M
+38.1%
1W
+2.2%
SBL
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Peer
5Y
+155.5%
3Y
+34.1%
1Y
+82.1%
6M
+41.2%
1M
+7.2%
1W
+0.9%
MGR
McGrath RentCorp
Peer
5Y
+54.5%
3Y
+32.2%
1Y
+8.9%
6M
-0.1%
1M
+10.4%
1W
+5.0%
BWL
BW LPG Limited
Peer
5Y
+534.2%
3Y
+296.3%
1Y
+103.3%
6M
+55.2%
1M
+9.2%
1W
+0.1%
CXT
Crane NXT, Co.
Peer
5Y
+45.5%
3Y
-0.9%
1Y
-2.1%
6M
-31.5%
1M
+4.2%
1W
-3.1%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
30.32
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
24.85
P/S Ratio
3.27
EV/Revenue
3.71
EV/EBITDA
41.95
Market Cap
$2.72B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-0.37%
Operating Margin
10.9%
Gross Margin
22.66%
ROE
-1.73%
ROA
4.83%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+3.8%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
3.48
High debt
Current Ratio
2.87
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.34
Good
Cash/Share
$0.38
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-03-04
$N/A
2025-11-04
$0.49
+17.6% surprise
2025-08-06
$0.38
2025-05-06
$0.44
+46.7% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing ATRO against 469 companies in the Industrials sector
(39 bullish, 174 neutral, 256 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-1.73%
This Stock
vs
-19.38%
Sector Avg
-91.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-0.37%
This Stock
vs
6.65%
Sector Avg
-105.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
3.48
This Stock
vs
2.63
Sector Avg
+32.3%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
3.8%
This Stock
vs
71.29%
Sector Avg
-94.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.87
This Stock
vs
3.09
Sector Avg
-7.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATRO
Astronics Corporation
|
BEARISH | $2.72B | - | -1.7% | -0.4% | $76.34 | |
|
SBLK
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.78B | 33.49 | 3.4% | 8.1% | $24.45 | Compare |
|
MGRC
McGrath RentCorp
|
BULLISH | $2.81B | 18.03 | 13.2% | 16.6% | $114.33 | Compare |
|
BWLP
BW LPG Limited
|
BULLISH | $2.82B | 11.59 | 15.0% | 6.8% | $18.55 | Compare |
|
CXT
Crane NXT, Co.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.59B | 17.98 | 12.5% | 8.8% | $44.94 | Compare |
ATRO
Astronics Corporation
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$2.7B
P/E
-
ROE
-1.7%
Price
$76.34
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-09 | FRISBY JEFFRY D | Director | Gift | 500 | - |
| 2025-12-04 | FRISBY JEFFRY D | Director | Gift | 500 | - |
| 2025-12-01 | FRISBY JEFFRY D | Director | Gift | 1,000 | - |
| 2025-12-01 | MULATO JAMES F | Divisional Officer | Sale | 9,734 | $518,238 |
| 2025-11-26 | PEABODY MARK A | Officer | Gift | 650 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | GUNDERMANN PETER J | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 13,700 | $379,764 |
| 2025-11-20 | GUNDERMANN PETER J | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 18,118 | $502,231 |
| 2025-11-19 | PEABODY MARK A | Officer | Option Exercise | 5,951 | $164,962 |
| 2025-11-17 | HEDGES NANCY L | Officer | Option Exercise | 2,920 | $87,083 |
| 2025-10-22 | MULATO JAMES F | Divisional Officer | Option Exercise | 5,687 | $157,644 |
| 2025-09-30 | MULATO JAMES F | Officer of Subsidiary Company | Stock Award | 1,280 | $58,381 |
| 2025-09-30 | PEABODY MARK A | Officer | Stock Award | 1,280 | $58,381 |
| 2025-09-30 | HEDGES NANCY L | Officer | Stock Award | 1,280 | $58,381 |
| 2025-09-09 | MULATO JAMES F | Divisional Officer | Gift | 11,055 | - |
| 2025-09-05 | MULATO JAMES F | Divisional Officer | Sale | 1,000 | $38,210 |
FRISBY JEFFRY D
Director
2025-12-09
500 shares
FRISBY JEFFRY D
Director
2025-12-04
500 shares
FRISBY JEFFRY D
Director
2025-12-01
1,000 shares
MULATO JAMES F
Divisional Officer
2025-12-01
9,734 shares
·
$518,238
PEABODY MARK A
Officer
2025-11-26
650 shares
GUNDERMANN PETER J
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-20
13,700 shares
·
$379,764
GUNDERMANN PETER J
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-20
18,118 shares
·
$502,231
PEABODY MARK A
Officer
2025-11-19
5,951 shares
·
$164,962
HEDGES NANCY L
Officer
2025-11-17
2,920 shares
·
$87,083
MULATO JAMES F
Divisional Officer
2025-10-22
5,687 shares
·
$157,644
MULATO JAMES F
Officer of Subsidiary Company
2025-09-30
1,280 shares
·
$58,381
PEABODY MARK A
Officer
2025-09-30
1,280 shares
·
$58,381
HEDGES NANCY L
Officer
2025-09-30
1,280 shares
·
$58,381
MULATO JAMES F
Divisional Officer
2025-09-09
11,055 shares
MULATO JAMES F
Divisional Officer
2025-09-05
1,000 shares
·
$38,210
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
5 analysts
TD Cowen
2025-11-26
Buy
Truist Securities
2025-10-15
Buy
Buy
Craig-Hallum
2025-10-10
Buy
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